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Sharon Lokedi Targets First Boston Marathon Title Against Elite Competition

The 2023 New York Marathon winner plans a strategic race to challenge two-time defending champion Hellen Obiri and a deep field in Boston.

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Overview

  • Sharon Lokedi, runner-up in the 2024 Boston Marathon, aims to secure her first Boston title and second major marathon victory.
  • Lokedi reports peak fitness following intensive training in Arizona, emphasizing tactical patience and readiness for the challenging race.
  • She acknowledges the depth and quality of this year’s elite women’s field, describing it as one of the toughest in recent memory.
  • Lokedi plans to stay with the lead pack and make a decisive move at the right moment, focusing on race strategy to outpace competitors.
  • Her rivalry with two-time defending champion Hellen Obiri continues to motivate her to deliver her best performance.